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bra

American  
[brah] / brɑ /

noun

  1. brassiere.

  2. Automotive Slang. a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.

bra 1 British  
/ brɑː /

noun

  1. short for brassiere

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bra 2 British  
/ brɑː /

noun

  1. informal another word for bro 2

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Etymology

Origin of bra

By shortening

Example Sentences

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Cizeron wore a black jumpsuit, while Fournier Beaudry was decked out in a pink corset reminiscent of Madonna's conical, Jean-Paul Gaultier-style bra.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

She’s over meticulously applying makeup before leaving the house or, even, having to wear a bra when running errands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

In addition to the altered approach to Valentine’s Day, the company is rolling out new products across its namesake, Pink and beauty lines while working to bolster its bra offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The group has already been contacted by a company which offers sports bra fittings at schools which want to work with Miss Halsall on her proposal.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

I got my period after most of my friends, and wore a training bra before I had boobs to support.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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